&quot;At least he doesn't waste time.&quot; <i>This is the only remark Leonus has for the speech as he lets out a sigh. Like all the other new students he has little recourse but to follow the three teachers to continue their orientation.</i> &quot;Hopefully the rest of the teachers share his enthusiasm.&quot; <i>Leonus hated wasting time, so it would be far better for him if this whole orientation situation would be left behind quickly.</i>

<i>Another young man lets out a sigh, briefly glancing down at his phone as if ensuring he had the right coordinates before stepping into the academy. Leonus himself wasn't that famous himself, but he bore a strong resemblance to his father who ran one of the largest companies in the world. As such he might draw a few eyes as he walks forward to make a name for himself</i> Name: Leonus Tear Treasured Weapon: <b>Family Sword</b> Misc: Leonus comes from a family that's running one of the largest corporations. The youth came here as a way to prove himself to the world, rather than relying solely on his parents' achievements.

&quot;Understood. So for now there's nothing for it but to wait.&quot; <i>Leonus lets out an irritated sigh. Choosing to ignore his fellow student. Even if they were right attempting to show off like that was evidence of a lowly background. Not someone he was worried about. For now, Leonus chooses to walk over to the group practicing. It would be somewhat valuable to watch and see how the other students handled their cards. At least until formal lessons began.</i>

&quot;by challenging a higher-ranked opponent Umi establishes themself as ambitious without experiencing any real loss on account of it being practice.&quot; <i>Leonus mutters to himself as he watches the fight go on. He wasn't really expecting to see something coming from a student so close to graduation, but that just makes it a better opportunity. He couldn't really replicate the girl's bravery for a while, as challenging anyone using a rank one deck would be an excercise in foolishness, and the unique abilities gained at rank 3 would doubtlessly put it miles above 2. Which means 3 is really where the strategy began. More time wasting. But at the moment it seemed there was little to do about it. So Leonus continues watching silently to see how the duel plays out.</i>

&quot;in other words these are little more than practice decks where you're preparing to fail.&quot; <i>Leonus lets out a sigh. They weren't really going to stand much of a chance until grade 2. Thankfully all they had to do was pass a test that he should be able to study for easily. It feels like a waste of time, but if its what is required to climb the ranks himself so be it</i> &quot;The only strength one cards have is the low penalty for using them. But if you can't win a clash then what's even the point?&quot;

&quot;Naturally I would end up here.&quot; <i>Leonus remarks. Part of why he offered a sword was to end up somewhere his fencing practice might be able to help. Looking around at the other students Leonus begins to grin, thinking to himself how these other kids had no idea what was happening. Leonus looks through his deck. Of course he'd start with almost nothing but low numbers, but it wouldn't be long until he could boost it up. And he'd have a wildcard if things got too hectic. His research was somewhat limited, but the kid remains confident that he's more prepared than the rest.</i>

<i>with the match over, Leonus lets out a sigh and walks away. Classes would start soon and it wouldn't do to be late. He had gotten a sense of what higher-level matches would be like. And for now, that would have to be enough.</i>

<i>with everything ready, Leonus heads to his classroom, that would be the rank 1 blue classroom with Mr. Ken. Leonus respectfully bows to his teacher</i> &quot;Good morning Mr. Ken&quot; <i>before heading inside for his first class.</i>

<i>Leonus lets out a sigh. At this point it seemed the other boy was just making a fool of Umi. Which was really the only way the match was going to end. Leonus decides to check the time himself, with the match starting to lose his interest. Still, Leonus sticks around while he has little better to do.</i>

&quot;Is that all the information you have?&quot; <i>Leonus lets out a sigh, holding his forehead while shaking his head in disappointment before nodding to Fate</i> &quot;Leonus from Thunderstrike Squadron, mercenary group specializing in supernatural scenarios. I trust the TSAB is everything I've heard about and more.&quot; <i>With that little introduction, Leonus briefly analyzes the group gathered. None of them looked impressive, but Fate ought to know what they were doing and he'd faced much more innocuous-looking characters anyways. He briefly looks over the cat, as its mere presence isn't enough reason to suspect it yet. With his brief analysis over, Leonus strides forward, first to enter the stadium. He keeps a relaxed stance, but his eyes are open, searching wherever he goes for the first sign of danger.</i>